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Petra, Jordan, caper IDd by Oron as Capparis aegyptia

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Hilary

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Petra, Jordan, caper IDd by Oron as Capparis aegyptia
« on: July 25, 2011, 05:25:47 PM »
We saw this, the only plant in  the Siq, at  Petra, Jordan   at the end of October.
I liked the contrast between the red stone and the blueish green leaves.
I have been trying to identify it as some exotic plant, for me,  but wonder if it could just be Capparis spinosa. The photo is a bit fuzzy.
What do you think?
Hilary
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Re: Petra, Jordan
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2011, 06:00:48 PM »
It is Capparis aegyptia,

Closely related to C. spinosa, used to be called C. spinosa var aegyptia or subsp. aegyptia but not long ago was elevated to a species status.
Recognized mainly by its blueish, glaucus leaves and its cascading habit.
Common on walls along the Great Riff and the deserts.
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Re: Petra, Jordan
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2011, 08:12:59 PM »
Thanks again for such a quick reply. I am thrilled to be able to put a name to this plant.
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Re: Petra, Jordan
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2011, 06:12:00 PM »
Hey, this looks stunning, where can we get this plant ??? I have managed to establish Capparis spinosa and C. inermis here (but only after killing a couple ..... ) and would love to try this one ! Finally got some capers to grow from seed .... not many .... but just enough to have some to put into the garden. Hurray !!!
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